Trending Now - Edwin Díaz's Absence Paves Way for Dodgers' Vesia to Shine

WHO:

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr., Bo Bichette, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Dave Roberts, Carlos Mendoza, Bob Kendrick, Sonya Pankey Robinson, Ayo Robinson

MLB.com - Edwin Díaz, Alex Vesia, Dave Roberts, Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets

NY Post - Alex Vesia

WHAT:

MLB.com - Edwin Díaz has averaged 95.5 mph or lower with his four-seamer for just the sixth time in a game (minimum five pitches) in his career.

MLB.com - Alex Vesia recorded his second save of the season in the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the Mets on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high 10 hitters in his start against the Mets on April 15th, 2026, and became the first Dodgers starter to strike out double-digit batters this season.

MLB.com - Ohtani's streak of not allowing an earned run ended after 32 2/3 innings on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Dodgers secured a three-game sweep of the Mets with an 8-2 victory on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - Ohtani struck out a season-high 10 hitters in his start against the Mets on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - Ohtani's streak of not allowing an earned run ended after 32 2/3 innings.

MLB.com - Yamamoto threw 104 pitches across 7 2/3 innings, striking out seven and allowing four hits in the game against the Mets on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Dodgers secured a three-game sweep of the Mets with an 8-2 victory on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - Edwin Díaz has pitched in six games this season, averaging 95.8 mph on his fastball, which is a decrease from 97.2 mph in 2025.

MLB.com - Díaz's most recent outing was on April 14th, 2026, where he blew his first save of the season against the Rangers.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated that Díaz is being "yellow-lighted," indicating a cautious approach to his availability.

MLB.com - Edwin Díaz has not pitched against the Mets during the series at Dodger Stadium.

MLB.com - Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Díaz's fastball velocity has averaged 95.8 mph in 2026, down from 97.2 mph in 2025.

MLB.com - Díaz blew his first save of 2026 against the Rangers, averaging 95.5 mph or lower with his four-seamer.

MLB.com - Alex Vesia recorded his second save of the season in the Dodgers' 2-1 victory over the Mets.

NY Post - Vesia's save was described as a "touching victory-sealing sequence."

WHERE:

MLB.com - The games are being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

MLB.com - The Dodgers faced the Mets during the series.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Dodgers' series finale against the Mets was held on April 15th, 2026, at 10:10 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - The Dodgers held their annual Jackie Robinson Day reflection on April 15th, 2026, the 79th anniversary of Robinson's Major League debut in 1947.

MLB.com - The Dodgers' series finale against the Mets is scheduled for April 15th, 2026, at 10:10 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - The Dodgers' series against the Mets is taking place in April 2026.

MLB.com - The first pitch for the series finale is scheduled for April 15th, 2026, at 10:10 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Díaz's most recent outing was on April 14th, 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated that they do not anticipate Díaz's situation to land him on the injured list, indicating a cautious approach to his availability.

MLB.com - The Dodgers and Mets participated in a ceremony honoring Jackie Robinson's legacy on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Dodgers are managing Díaz's early-season concerns due to a dip in his fastball velocity.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated that they do not anticipate Díaz's situation to land him on the injured list.

HOW:

MLB.com - Yamamoto's performance was informed by observing Justin Wrobleski's eight scoreless innings against the Mets prior to his start.

MLB.com - Díaz threw a scheduled bullpen session on April 14th, 2026, which made him unavailable for the save situation on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - Díaz is being monitored and is considered "day-to-day" as he threw a scheduled bullpen session on April 14th, 2026.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:24 UTC)

The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Mets with an 8-2 victory on Wednesday, marking a strong performance in the series finale. Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high ten batters during the game, becoming the first Dodgers starter to achieve double-digit strikeouts this season, though his impressive streak of not allowing an earned run ended after 32 and two-thirds innings. Meanwhile, Edwin Díaz averaged 95.5 mph or lower with his four-seamer for just the sixth time in his career, but manager Dave Roberts indicated they do not expect Díaz's situation to require a trip to the injured list.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 07:21 UTC)

on Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high ten hitters in a game against the Mets, although his impressive streak of not allowing an earned run came to an end after 32 and two-thirds innings. The Dodgers celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by honoring his legacy and secured a three-game sweep of the Mets with an 8 to 2 victory, while Yamamoto threw 104 pitches across seven and two-thirds innings, striking out seven batters. This annual reflection marked the 79th anniversary of Robinson's Major League debut in 1947, with the Dodgers and Mets participating in a special ceremony to commemorate the occasion.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 04:06 UTC)

Edwin Díaz has pitched in six games this season, averaging 95.8 miles per hour on his fastball, a drop from 97.2 miles per hour in 2025, and he recently blew his first save of the season against the Rangers on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that Díaz is being "yellow-lighted," suggesting a cautious approach to his availability, especially since he threw a scheduled bullpen session on the same day. The Dodgers are set to play their series finale against the Mets on Wednesday at 10:10 p.m. ET.

(UPDATED April 15, 2026 19:21 UTC)

In a closely watched series at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets, with Alex Vesia earning his second save of the season. Edwin Díaz, who signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers, has not pitched against the Mets during this series and is currently being monitored for a dip in his fastball velocity, averaging 95.8 mph this season. Manager Dave Roberts has indicated that they do not expect Díaz's situation to lead to an injured list placement, as he is considered day-to-day following a bullpen session on Tuesday.